Unlock the Secret to Vibrant Health

Imagine a life where your body thrives, energy soars, and wellness is a daily reality. Dive into the possibility of achieving these amazing benefits through an alkaline lifestyle …

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Revolved Chair Pose (Parivrtta Utkatasana)

Chair pose is a wonderfully strengthening pose which is within most people’s range of ability. When we add a simple twist to it the strengthening effects are increased …

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Nourishing Date and Almond Health Balls

Makes around 25 These quick to prepare health balls can be stored for when you want a little treat and want to keep it nourishing. Or share with …

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Grilled Nectarine Summer Salad

A salad with a twist for those hot Summer days!   Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup pecans 1 tbsp maple syrup ½ tsp mild curry powder 6 firm …

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Wind Blown Tree Pose

This pose looks very simple but its simplicity hides all the work that’s going on in the core and lower back. Benefits: Strengthens the core and lower back …

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Hyperlordosis: Understanding Its Impact on the Posterior Chain and Overall Health

What is Hyperlordosis Hyperlordosis, also known as “sway back,” occurs when the natural inward curvature of the lower back becomes exaggerated. While a small degree of lordosis is …

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The Importance of Friendship and Community

Christmas is just around the corner. It’s a special time when friends and community can come together in friendship. Friendship is indeed one of the most profound connections …

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Almond Lemon Cherry Biscuits

These are very easy, gluten free, vegan friendly and delicious!   Makes around 25 Ingredients: 2.5 cups almond meal ¾ cup icing mixture (I use the one with …

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Jackfruit ‘Tuna’ salad (Vegan + GF)

With spring here and summer on the way, this vegetarian variation of tuna salad is light and refreshing! Have it in a bowl with your desired rice/grains, or …

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Tadpole Pose

Tadpole Pose is a blend of Frog Pose and Child’s Pose, offering a soothing stretch to the inner hips and lower back. As you settle into the posture, …

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The Natural Need for Grounding and Earthing in a Fast-Paced World

In today’s fast-paced world, grounding and earthing have become very popular, natural practices for holistic well-being. Simply placing your bare feet on the ground or sitting directly on …

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Do You Suffer from Respiratory Problems, Poor Posture, and a Sense of Imbalance? It Could Be Your Psoas Muscle.

Have you ever felt off balance, experienced respiratory difficulties, or struggled with poor posture? You might be surprised to learn that the culprit could be your psoas muscle. …

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Japanese Katsu Tofu

A light, tasty, balanced meal you’ll want to make again and again!   Makes 5 servings   Katsu sauce: Light taste olive oil 2 clove garlic, crushed (optional) …

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Sunflower Seed Falafel with Beetroot and Mint Dip

With Spring upon us, this variation of falafel will leave you feeling light and nourished. 🌱✨️   Falafel Ingredients: 750gm sunflower seeds, soaked for 2hrs 1 cup mint …

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Stretching vs Lengthening: What’s The Real Difference?

Stretching and lengthening: Are they the same? Well when we are referencing muscles, the answer is no. Both however are beneficial, although it has been found that the …

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Vegan & Gluten Free Lasagne

The nutritional yeast in this gives a nice umami flavour. Once you have made this a few times it is quite easy to put together, and well worth …

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Face Yoga for Relaxation and to Boost Your Mood

For centuries, women have sought to preserve their youthful appearance using lotions, creams, and face packs. In response to the rise of injectables and cosmetic surgery, along with …

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Sweet Potato Blondies

These quick and easy vegan, gluten free blondies will hit the spot when it comes to your sweet tooth! Sweet potatoes are high in fibre, Vitamin C, Vitamin …

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Pad Thai (Thai Stir Fry)

This Pad Thai is inspired by some Thai chefs I worked with a number of years ago, they added the tomato sauce/ketchup to the recipe to meet the …

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Travel Smart: Yoga Tips for a Comfortable Long-Haul Flight

Escaping the winter cold? Lucky me! However, this escape comes with a price, both financially and in terms of the long hours spent on a plane. A long …

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Cat/Cow Pose

A very simple pose which is accessible for just about everyone because you can do it either standing, sitting or kneeling. This pose mobilises the spine in a …

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Finding Emotional Balance Through Yoga: Cultivating Calm Amidst the Storm

In today’s world, tuning into the news often feels like bracing for an onslaught of negativity: wars, hatred, violence, pain and suffering. It’s overwhelming, enough to make one …

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Pumpkin Pasta Bake/Lasagna

Behold… we are making some serious comfort food here. This vegan and gluten-free pumpkin pasta bake/lasagna is the perfect dish for Autumn. As temperatures get a little cooler …

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Parsnip and Hazelnut Soup with Thyme and Cardamom Koftas

A warm, nourishing, easy to digest dinner that will hit the spot in these cooler months! Serves 8 Koftas: 1 medium zucchini 100gm button mushrooms 1 cup cooked …

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Yoga for Back Pain

Yoga for back pain. For some people it’s a preventative, for others a cure, for some it’s maintenance while for a very rare few it might be a …

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Yoga: A Healing Path for Cancer Survivors

With sadness I am submitting this article for this month’s newsletter because the dear friend I was writing it for has lost her struggle with cancer and is …

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Easy Vegan Bounty Slice

A vegan and gluten free twist on a favourite sweet treat 🙂   Ingredients: 500gm Desiccated Coconut 320gm tin coconut condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 tbs …

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Vegetable Ragout with Spiced Quinoa

Serves 8 Part 1 (cook in a pot): ¼ cup Olive oil 1 tbsp fennel seeds 350gm carrots, peeled and diced 1cm 5 sprigs thyme 3 small sprigs …

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The Healing Power of Yoga: Stories from ASMY

Yoga is not only enjoyable but improves our health. I was reading the other day about a study that showed how a steady yoga practice far outweighed stretch …

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Satay Tempeh

Tempeh is traditionally from Indonesia.  Having a higher protein content than tofu, it is easy to digest & contains iron, calcium & magnesium.  Serve it with a yummy …

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Tiptoe Mountain Pose

Balancing poses hone our ability to focus and concentrate. They provide a wonderful feedback system – as soon as the mind wavers we start to wobble. Because the …

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Super Healthy Bread Rolls

These bread rolls are a winner at our household. It’s so good with a nice warm bowl of vegetable soup 🤗 or can be used to make sandwiches …

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Crispy Greek Inspired Lemon & Herb Potatoes with Lemon Aioli

Serves 2-4 Preparation and cooking time: 1.5hrs For the potatoes: 1kg washed baby potatoes 3-4 tbsp of ghee / olive or coconut oil 2 tbsp Lemon, herb and …

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Forearm Side Plank

The Forearm Side Plank is an excellent exercise for strengthening your core, with a particular focus on toning the obliques.  Additionally, it offers the benefit of toning your …

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Yoga for Spinal Decompression: A Path to Health and Healing

In many yoga poses I like to dwell on the feeling of my spine decompressing. It’s a delicious sense of creating space within the spinal column. In our …

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Gate Latch Pose (Parighasana)

Benefits Opens hips Stretches shoulders Lengthens side body Strengthens back Opens chest Cautions Kneeling may be contraindicated for people with knee tenderness Herniated discs Hernia Late pregnancy. Moving …

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Cranberry, Date and Fig Bliss Balls

These Cranberry, Date and Fig Bliss Balls are a definite crowd pleaser!   Ingredients: Dried pitted dates 200gm Desiccated Coconut 200gm Dried Figs (remove the stalk) 150gm Craisins …

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Spring Lentil Tabbouleh with Smashed Avocado 

This dish was a favourite of my mum’s, I hope you love it too! Serves 2   For the salad: 2 cups cooked green lentils (see method) ½ …

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The Science Behind Stretching Fascia: Benefits and Techniques

While most people are familiar with the benefits of stretching muscles, a lesser-known aspect of flexibility lies in stretching the fascia. Slowly the understanding of the role of …

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Quinoa Upma with Veggies and Cashews

Upma is a savoury dish using grains/seeds, veggies and spices. It is served as breakfast, snack or a side dish. You can use rice, rice flakes, millet or …

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